Passion in the desert: a qualitative exploration of recreational motivations and challenges for hunting and camping in Saudi Arabia

Figures & data

Table 1. Characteristics of the study sample.

Variables		Frequency	Percentage (%)
Age	20–30	9	20.9
	31–40	13	30.2
	41–50	11	25.5
	More than 50	10	23.2
Educational Level	Basic education	9	20.9
	Undergraduate	29	67.4
	Postgraduate	5	11.6
Years of Experience	1–10	14	32.5
	11–20	18	41.8
	More than 20	11	25.5
Frequency of Participation	Regularly	2	4.6
	Monthly	12	27.9
	Occasionally	28	65.1
	Yearly	1	2.3
Total		43	100

Table

Part 1: Demographic Information
Age:	20–30	31–40	41–50	More than 50
Years of Experience:	1–10	11–20		More than 20
Participation Frequency:	Regularly	Monthly	Occasionally	Yearly
Educational Level:	Basic Education	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
Part 2: Questionnaire’s Questions
Question 1	Can you describe the main reasons or motivations that compel you to participate in hunting and camping activities?
Question 2	What personal or cultural experiences have most influenced your desire to hunt or camp in Saudi Arabia?
Question 3	What challenges or difficulties have you personally faced when trying to engage in hunting or camping activities in Saudi Arabia?
Question 4	Are there societal or environmental factors that you feel make it more challenging to pursue hunting and camping as recreational activities? If so, can you elaborate on them?

Data availability statement

The datasets generated during and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.